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Sitha Mut, 42, is proud to share the souvenir items made from plastic waste in her showroom center, Sangkat Chreav, Siem Reap province.

The Rise of The Women in Plastic Waste Recycling Group

The Women Plastic Waste Recycling Group, established in 2023 in Sangkat Chreav, Siem Reap province, serves as a remarkable example of community-led initiatives aimed at tackling environmental…

Signing agreement between Krongbuk Ratanakiri Apivath Caosu Company and NatureLife Cambodia to establish Phnom Torntang Community Forest.

The Fight to Save Phnom Torntang Forest

Indigenous people in Cambodia in Phnom Torntang Forest wake up to the sound of nature, with their ears tuned to the calls of birds, mammals, and insects. These natural sound can soothe them to sleep…

Roth Chhay (left) while making hyacinth handbag. Photo: Oxfam

Empowering Women Through Water Hyacinth

Reestablished in 2022, the Women Water Hyacinth Processing Business Hub began with just six dedicated members and has since grown to include 15 women and young girls from Anlong Taour and Prek Toal…

Panel discussion on “Breaking Barriers to Finance Through Impact Investment“ facilitated by Oxfam.

The Waste Summit Cambodia 2024 Champions Economic Growth and Sustainability

The Waste Summit Cambodia brought together over 500 participants at The Factory Phnom Penh on September 7th. The event included diverse groups of environmental experts, government officials, waste…

Delegation from MISTI and Oxfam participated at the 7th ASEAN Inclusive Business Forum held in Laos PDR.

Oxfam and MISTI Join Forces at the 7th ASEAN Inclusive Business Forum

Oxfam in Cambodia partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI), participated in the 7th ASEAN Inclusive Business (IB) Forum, held in Lao PDR from September…

Many Veng speaking at the 2024 World Water Week in Sweeden.

My Journey of Growth and Discovery, Sweeden

Many Veng, is a river defender from Ratanakiri province, working with Oxfam’s partner, the 3S rivers protection network. At the World Water Week 2024 in Sweden, Many participated in panels focused on…

Group photo of six “NSSF Best Reporter Awards” winners with H.E. Dr. Sophannarith Heng, Deputy Director of the National Social Security Fund (center), Ms. Sophoan Phean, Oxfam National Director (green dress), representatives from Oxfam & partner organizations.

Social Security Best Reporters Awards Boost Social Accountability in Cambodia’s Social Protection System

Imagine a society where mothers need to get back to work a few days after delivering their newborns; children need to drop out of school and work to support their parents; persons with disabilities…

Sreymom Yong

Value Caregivers and Domestic Workers

Ms. Sreymom Yong, a domestic worker in Phnom Penh for over 5 years, advocates for better conditions for domestic workers. She believes that the NSSF card offers more benefits than private insurance,…

Ms. Soya Tieng, garment worker from Kampong Speu province during the International Labour’s Day.

Towards Decent Work for All: Happy International Labour’s Day

May 1st marks the 138th anniversary of International Labour’s Day (locally known as May Day), a widely celebrated event in Cambodia and around the world.The inception of International Labour Day can…

The presentation of certificates of completion to businesses that successfully completed the Impact Innovators Program.

Celebrating Enterprise Success and Scaling Impact

The Impact Innovators Program, a dynamic collaboration between Oxfam and Upward Innovators, has successfully concluded its recent cycle. This initiative is designed to support and scale high-…